The band originally consisted of David Sterry (lead vocals/guitar), Richard Zatorski (violin/keyboard), Alan Johnson (bass) and Danny Simcic (drums). Steve Williams (keyboard) replaced Zatorski in 1986, who was then replaced by George Pappas in 1996 after a long hiatus of band activity.
Real Life released their second and final album with the original lineup in 1985 titled Flame, which spawned minor hits "One Blind Love" and "Face To Face" although neither the album nor the singles repeated their previous success. The first single "No Shame" failed to chart, a video was shot for the second single "Face to Face" and it got airplay in Australia but nothing in the way of success. In 1986, they recorded the controversial song "Babies", which was even less successful, for a new North American release Down Comes the Hammer. "Babies", was the first new recording by the band that was not written by David Sterry and Zatorski. There were two other new songs and a re-mix of "Send Me an Angel". Incredibly this was to be the first of three best of albums after the band had only recorded two studio LPs. Zatorski left the band due to management pressure and attended law school and is now a practising lawyer in Melbourne.
At some stage Zatorski formed a new band called Zatorski, and recorded an updated version of "Send Me an Angel". In 1989 Real Life released a new version of "Send me an Angel", titled "Send Me an Angel '89", which fared slightly better than the original in the United States. The video for the 1989 version was identical to the original except Zatorski was edited out of all shots. The Australian video of "Send Me An Angel '89" was shot in Ormond College, The University of Melbourne, with Steve Williams on keyboard. In 1990, they released Lifetime, their first album of all-new material in five years, which spawned minor hits with "God Tonight" and "Kiss The Ground".
Steve Williams (keyboard) was the post Zatorski musician and was followed by George Pappas. A falling out occurred between Sterry and the remaining two original members Simcic and Johnson.
In 1998, they released Happy, which was followed in 2004 by Imperfection, this time featuring only David Sterry and George Pappas. In November of 2005, George announced his departure from the band. David has continued to carry the band name on his own. In 2004 toured the West coast of the U.S. to promote the album Imperfection with additional member Scott Ingram on drums. For this tour the band consisted of David Sterry, George Pappas and Scott Ingram.
In 2006, a new album of new mixes Send Me an Angel was released, bring the total number of versions of the song to approximately seventeen, including: * 1983: the original recording * 1983: the extended version * 1986: "Down Comes the Hammer" version * 1989: 4 versions in remix form on the "Send Me an Angel 89" single * 2006: 10 versions in remix form on the Send Me an Angel album which has the same cover as the 2004 release Send Me an Angel - Real Life's Greatest Hits, which has two 1989 versions of the song.
In spring 2008 Real Life (David Sterry) performed live for the first time in the Philippines along with When in Rome and A Flock of Seagulls as part of the Lost 80's Tour in Manila.
In 2009 they released a sixth album of covers of 80s songs called Send Me an Angel - '80s Synth Essentials.
In 2020 they released their seventh album Sirens.
There is another artist with the same name:
2. A performer by the name of Castle uses the moniker "Real Life" on the NinjaTune label (and its sublabel NTone) where they have released several 'space-bass' electronic works, including "Leysh" which featured vocals by Natasha Atlas. These songs are generally in a mid-tempo ambient-dub style.
Send Me an Angel '89
Real Life Lyrics
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Do you believe in love?
Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire on my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defenses are down, a kiss or a frown
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Everyday we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes, it's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love, calling heaven above
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only disappoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up, don't give up
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes, it's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love, calling heaven above
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel, send me an angel
Right now, right now, right now
"Send Me an Angel '89" by Real Life is a song that expresses the pain of a love that has not been reciprocated. It begins with the singer asking if the person listening believes in heaven and in love, before urging them not to lie. The lyrics suggest that being honest is important and that deception will ultimately catch up with the person telling the lie.
The chorus of the song begs for an angel to come and help the singer with his romantic struggles. He feels that he is unable to find love on his own and needs some sort of divine intervention to help him. However, at the same time, he is also acknowledging that love can be painful and that it can bring tears to one's eyes.
The song then moves on to speak about the emptiness that can come with unfulfilled dreams and the importance of perseverance in love. It ends with another plea for an angel to come and help the singer find love, emphasizing the importance of finding true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe in heaven above?
Do you have faith in a spiritual place above that represents goodness and righteousness?
Do you believe in love?
Do you have faith in the feeling of intense affection and care towards another person?
Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue
Please don't speak a falsehood or attempt to deceive me with insincerity.
It all comes back to you
Your actions and words will have consequences that will affect you.
Open fire on my burning heart
My heart is in pain and I am suffering.
I've never been lucky in love
I have not had good fortune experiencing the pleasant feeling of intense affection and care towards another person.
My defenses are down, a kiss or a frown
I am vulnerable and unprotected; love or rejection could deeply affect me.
I can't survive on my own
I cannot flourish and grow as an individual without love and companionship.
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
If I meet a woman who deeply impacts my heart and life,
I'll turn and run away
I will retreat and not pursue any further involvement or relationship.
Everyday we've all been led astray
Each day, we are misled or misguided by something uncertain and unreliable.
It's hard to be lucky in love
It is difficult to have good fortune experiencing the pleasant feeling of intense affection and care towards another person.
It gets in your eyes, it's making you cry
Love is affecting your emotions and causing you to feel sadness.
Don't know what to do
You are unsure or confused about what action to take.
You're looking for love, calling heaven above
You are searching and hoping to find love, possibly praying to a higher power for assistance.
Send me an angel, send me an angel Right now, right now
Please send me a spiritual being of goodness and love right now to help me find what I am seeking.
Empty dreams can only disappoint
Having dreams that never come to fruition is a source of disappointment and frustration.
In a room behind your smile
There may be hidden pain, sadness or complexities behind an outwardly joyful demeanor of a person.
But don't give up, don't give up
Do not lose hope or surrender. Keep pushing forward.
You can be lucky in love
It is possible to have good fortune experiencing the pleasant feeling of intense affection and care towards another person.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID THOMAS STERRY, RICHARD ZATORSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Do you believe in Heaven above?
Do you believe in love?
Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defenses are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Every day, we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only disappoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up, don't give up
(Give up, give up, give up)
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Right now
@muhammadhafizi3548
Do you believe in heaven above
Do you believe in love
Don't tell a lie don't be false and untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defences are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Everyday we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only dissapoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up,
Don't give up
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now.
@douglassmith3016
'80s Music: They knew we'd need it in the future.
@sherigilmore9141
You said that right!
@jaycombs5153
so true
@voiceofreezn8018
Truer words have never been spoken 👏
@chadgietzen4295
It's just that we repeat the past. Listen to Wind of Change from Scorpions. What's old is new again.
@yankeestone8161
Well said brother!!
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
2024 represent miss the 80s 90s music scene, when it was actual music by real artists.
@gelatinous6915
Go listen to Gunship's cover of this song. Incredible.
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
@@gelatinous6915 Paul oakenfold remix is good too.
@sionandtatev
Today's generation will never understand what 80s and 90s where like. this is forever a classic and a legend.